Report: Giannis Considered 'Day-to-Day' with Wrist Injury; Bucks Remain Optimistic

Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly avoided a serious injury to his right wrist in a Feb. 16 win over the Chicago Bulls, but he's still expected to miss some time.

Antetokounmpo is considered "day-to-day" and the Bucks are optimistic that his absence won't be long, ESPN's Zach Lowe reported Tuesday on NBA Today.

Antetokounmpo suffered a sprained ligament in his right wrist while attempting to block a shot against the Bulls and exited the game after just nine minutes.

The 28-year-old, who captained one of the NBA's All-Star teams, did not participate in the Skills Challenge alongside his brothers—Thanasis and Alex—on Saturday night because of the injury.

Antetokounmpo suited up in the All-Star Game on Sunday night, but exited after 20 seconds with two points. His team defeated Team LeBron 184-175 thanks to a 55-point performance from Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.

The 7-footer has been mostly healthy this season, though he did miss a five-game stretch in January with a nagging knee ailment. In 11 games without the two-time MVP this year, the 41-17 Bucks are 6-5.

The seven-time All-Star is once again in the MVP conversation after averaging 31.8 points, 12.2 rebounds and 5.4 assists in 47 games while shooting 53.8 percent from the floor and 27.0 percent from deep.

With Antetokounmpo sidelined and Bobby Portis also out with a knee ailment, the Bucks will have to rely on Jae Crowder, whom they acquired from the Phoenix Suns at the trade deadline but has not debuted yet, in addition to Joe Ingles and Meyers Leonard, who is on a 10-day contract.

Milwaukee will host the Miami Heat on Friday in its first game back from the All-Star break.